10. Which of the following ranges are not part of the Himachal?
(i) Pir Panjal
(ii) Kamet
(iii) Mahabharat
(iv) Dhaula Dhar

Chapter - 2 Physical Features of India Quiz - 1 Class 9th

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Question 1 of 10

1. Question

According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics,’ the earth’s crust is formed of how many major plates?

Three

Five

Seven

Eight

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There are many theory behind the formation of physical features with the help of some theories based on certain evidences. One such plausible theory is the “Theory of Plate Tectonics”. According to this theory, the crust (upper part) of the earth has been formed out of seven major and some minor plates.

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There are many theory behind the formation of physical features with the help of some theories based on certain evidences. One such plausible theory is the “Theory of Plate Tectonics”. According to this theory, the crust (upper part) of the earth has been formed out of seven major and some minor plates.

Question 2 of 10

2. Question

A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred as

Delta

Peninsula

Island

None of the above

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A peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.

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A peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.

Question 3 of 10

3. Question

Which of the following are young-fold mountains?

The Aravalis

The Nilgiris

The Himalayas

None of the Above

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The Himalayas, geologically young and structurally fold mountains stretch over the northern borders of India.

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The Himalayas, geologically young and structurally fold mountains stretch over the northern borders of India.

Question 4 of 10

4. Question

Which part of the Himalayas is perennially snowbound?

Himadri

Shivaliks

Himachal

None of the Above

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The Himadri is perennially snow bound, and a number of glaciers descend from this range.

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The Himadri is perennially snow bound, and a number of glaciers descend from this range.

Question 5 of 10

5. Question

Himadri is also known as?

Lesser Himalaya

Inner Himalaya

Middle Himalaya

None of the Above

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The northern most range is known as the Great or Inner Himalayas or the ‘Himadri’

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The northern most range is known as the Great or Inner Himalayas or the ‘Himadri’

Question 6 of 10

6. Question

The longitudinal valleys lying between lesser Himalayas and Shivaliks are known as:

Valley

Coast

Passes

Duns

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The longitudinal valley lying between lesser Himalaya and the Shiwaliks are known as Duns. Dehra Dun, Kotli Dun and Patli Dun are some of the well-known Duns.

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The longitudinal valley lying between lesser Himalaya and the Shiwaliks are known as Duns. Dehra Dun, Kotli Dun and Patli Dun are some of the well-known Duns.

Question 7 of 10

7. Question

Which islands of India are called Coral Islands?

Lakshadweep

Andaman and Nicobar

Nicobar

None of the Above

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Lakshadweep group of islands is composed of small coral isalnds. Earlier they were known as Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindive.

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Lakshadweep group of islands is composed of small coral isalnds. Earlier they were known as Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindive.

Question 8 of 10

8. Question

A narrow gap in a mountain range providing access to the other side is:

Duns

Pass

Valley

Strait

Correct

A mountain pass is a route through a mountain range or over a ridge.

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A mountain pass is a route through a mountain range or over a ridge.

Question 9 of 10

9. Question

The wet and swampy belt of the Northern Region is known locally as:

Bhabar

Bhangar

Doab

Terai

Correct

The streams and rivers re-emerge and create a wet, swampy and marshy region known as terai. This was a thickly forested region full of wildlife.

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The streams and rivers re-emerge and create a wet, swampy and marshy region known as terai. This was a thickly forested region full of wildlife.

Question 10 of 10

10. Question

Which of the following ranges are not part of the Himachal?

Pir Panjal

Kamet

Mahabharat

Dhaula Dhar

Correct

The Pir Panjal range forms the longest and the most important range, the Dhaula Dhar and the Mahabharat ranges are also prominent ones in Himachal or lesser Himalaya.

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The Pir Panjal range forms the longest and the most important range, the Dhaula Dhar and the Mahabharat ranges are also prominent ones in Himachal or lesser Himalaya.